Sneha Ravisankar
<p>468 Van Embdenstraat, 2628ZL Delft, The Netherlands</p>
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Summary
Pursuing masters in power and propulsion, with specific interests in modeling, design, simulation and analysis of gas / steam turbine components. Avid candidate driven by a balance of autonomy and multi-tasking abilities. Proven team leader and player. Striving for a career of continuous learning curve with opportunities to put skills and experience to utmost and mutual growth of organisation and self.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
<p>Master Thesis - Modeling and Prediction of Pollutant Emissions in an Axial Turbine Stage - AHEAD Project</p> <p></p>
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01.2019 - 09.2019
- Involves emission evolution modeling for axial turbine of the Hybrid Engine Configuration, developed as part of the joint EU project - AHEAD
- Study on combined effects of heat transfer, aero-thermodynamics and chemical kinetics on exhaust gas evolution in a turbine stage
- Research by Chemical Reactor Network modeling using Cantera, and CFD modeling using Ansys Fluent
- Prospective end - September/October 2019
<p><b>Engineering Intern at Chromalloy Holland B.V.</b></p> <p></p>
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07.2018 - 11.2018
- Responsiblities - Optimization of the process flow and parameters of the plasma spray coating of fan disk of CFM56-5B turbofan engine
- Optimization done using Design of Experiments and Taguchi-based Grey relational analysis
- Accomplishments - Optimization validated with exceptional results of confirmation tests. Later implemented in the production with expected projections of savings upto $20k per annum
<p>Design of a Waster Heat Recovery Unit using Organic Rankine Cycle for the GE90 turbofan engine</p> <p></p>
07.2018 - 08.2018
- Aimed at building a WHR unit for the GE90 turbofan engine in Dymola Modeling Software
- WHR unit operating with R245fa was built based on engine specifications and design requirements
- WHR design was optimized for pinch-point temperature difference, leading to reduced Overall Engine Weight and Specific Fuel Consumption
<p>Multidisciplinary Design Optimization of Wing for minimum Mission Fuel Weight</p> <p></p>
09.2017 - 11.2017
- Optimization of wing planform and its airfoil shape for A330-300 aircraft
- Optimization for aerodynamics, structure and performance
- MDF Gauss-Siedel iteration using fmincon of Matlab was performed using the Breguet-Range equation
<p>Bachelor Graduation Project - Trim and Stability Analysis of Coaxial Helicopter Rotor System</p> <p></p>
07.2016 - 05.2017
- Trim conditions for a conventional and a coxial rotor systems by solving coupled, non-linear 14 system of equations using Matlab and Mathematica
- Team Leader - for a group of 4. Facilitated understanding of problem statement, coordinated and worked with the team to accomplish all the deliverables on time
<p>In-plant trainee at Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd.</p> <p></p>
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06.2015 - 07.2015
- Holistic training leading to understanding of different production stages - design, manufacturing and testing
- Was a part of the testing and certification group and estimated the acceptability of certain parts
Education
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<p>MSc. Aerospace Engineering - Power and Propulsion, Delft University of Technology</p>
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09.2017 - 10.2019
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<p>B.Tech - Aerospace Engineering, Amrita School of Engineering</p>
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07.2013 - 05.2017
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<p>Higher Secondary School, Prince Matriculation Higher Secondary School</p>
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06.2012 - 05.2013
Skills
Ansys Fluent
CFX
ICEM CFD
Auto CAD
Autodesk Inventor
Abaqus
Python
Matlab
Mathematica
C, C
Dymola
Tecplot
Chemkin
Cantera
Multall
Creo
Work History
<p>Volunteered as Performance Facilitator and Coordinator in Stichting Bens, Delft</p> <p></p>
11.2017 - 05.2018
A foundation which brings out the creative involvement of the mentally challenged in drama and theatrical performances
<p>Team Leader - Food and Hospitality at Anokha (Annual Tech Fest of Amrita University)</p> <p></p>
01.2014 - 01.2016
<p>Worked on several part-time projects</p> <p></p>
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Heat sensing and control in combustion chamber - made a prototype of a control system intended to sense heat in combustion chambers and maintain it within allowable limits
- Ultrasonic Walking Aid for the blind - built an Arduino supported circuit using ultrasonic sensors to sense obstruction and send signals
- Centrifugal shaker - constructed a rotating unbalanced system which can be used for determining natural frequencies
Software
Interests
Timeline
<p>Master Thesis - Modeling and Prediction of Pollutant Emissions in an Axial Turbine Stage - AHEAD Project</p> <p></p>
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01.2019 - 09.2019
<p><b>Engineering Intern at Chromalloy Holland B.V.</b></p> <p></p>
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07.2018 - 11.2018
<p>Design of a Waster Heat Recovery Unit using Organic Rankine Cycle for the GE90 turbofan engine</p> <p></p>
07.2018 - 08.2018
<p>Multidisciplinary Design Optimization of Wing for minimum Mission Fuel Weight</p> <p></p>
09.2017 - 11.2017
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<p>MSc. Aerospace Engineering - Power and Propulsion, Delft University of Technology</p>
<p></p>
09.2017 - 10.2019
<p>Bachelor Graduation Project - Trim and Stability Analysis of Coaxial Helicopter Rotor System</p> <p></p>
07.2016 - 05.2017
<p>In-plant trainee at Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd.</p> <p></p>
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06.2015 - 07.2015
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<p>B.Tech - Aerospace Engineering, Amrita School of Engineering</p>
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07.2013 - 05.2017
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<p>Higher Secondary School, Prince Matriculation Higher Secondary School</p>
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06.2012 - 05.2013